BLT Architects

Bower Lewis Thrower Architects (BLTa) is a US architectural firm, founded and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Company background

BLTa was founded as "Bower & Fradley Architects" in 1961 by John Bower and Fred Fradley.^[1] In 1978, the firm was renamed to "Bower Fradley Lewis Thrower Architects." The firm kept this name until 1980 when the title changed to "Bower Lewis Thrower Architects." This was shortened in the late 2000s to BLTa for marketing purposes.^[1]

People

• Michael L. Prifti - FAIA, Principal
• Eric M. Rahe - AIA, LEED AP, Principal
• Michael R. Ytterberg - PHD, AIA, LEED AP, Principal

Notable projects

• Education
  • Penn State Smeal College of Business (2005)
  • Penn State Chemistry Building (2004)
  • Penn State Borland Building (2008)
  • Penn State School of Forest Resources Building (2006)
• Residential
  • International House Philadelphia(1970) under Bower & Fradley Architects ^[2]
  • 101 Walnut Street (2007)
  • Symphony House (2007)
  • The Phoneix (2002)
  • Venice Lofts (2007)
• Hospitality
  • The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (2003)
  • Loews Philadelphia Hotel (2000)
  • Reading Terminal Headhouse Marriott (1997)
  • Revel Resort and Casino (May, 2012)^[3]
• Mixed Use and Retail
  • Amtrak 30th Street Station Rail Yard (2004)
  • DC USA (2008)
  • The Borgata Hotel and Spa Retail Piazza
• Parking and Intermodal
  • Amtrak 30th Street Station Parking Garage (2004)
  • Philadelphia International Airport Garage (2003)
  • Suburban Station (2006)
  • UPENN Module 6 Utility Plant and Garage (1995)
• Office
  • Cira Centre (2005)
  • Duane Morris Headquarters (2005)
  • Tower Bridge Corporate Campus (2000)

Awards and recognition

• 2011
  • Top 50 Hotel Design Firms - Building Design + Construction Magazine
  • Top 100 Architecture Firms - Building Design + Construction Magazine
  • No. 142, Top 200 Architecture Firms - Architectural Record Magazine
  • No. 27, Top Design Firms, HA+D Magazine
  • IDP Firm Award - The Intern Development Program Advisory Committee (IDPAC)
• 1970
  • Gold Medal (AIA Philadelphia) - International House ^[4]

References

1. Diane Mastrull Rebuilding after the recession, Philly.com, Aug 14, 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
2. International House Philadelphia's New Permanent Historical Exhibition (photo caption), University of Pennsylvania Almanac, February 26, 2013.
3. Len Vermillion Restarting Revel, Lodging Magazine, June 2, 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
4. Bower & Fradley awarded for design of International House, Temple University Libraries

External links

• Home page